The Blue Catfish I
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Which of the following characteristics differentiates this fish from Blue Catfish I. furcatus?

  • Large forked-tail
  • Scaleless (correct)
  • Large barbels
  • Strong dorsal and pectoral spines
  • Where is this fish more commonly found?

  • Lentic systems (correct)
  • Lotic systems
  • Both lentic and lotic systems
  • None of the above
  • What is the reproductive behavior of this fish?

  • Polygamous broadcast spawner
  • Sequential hermaphrodite
  • Annually monogamous cavity spawner (correct)
  • External fertilization
  • Study Notes

    Channel Catfish Characteristics

    • Has a slender body with a broad, flat head
    • Distinguished from Blue Catfish (I. furcatus) by itsforked tail

    Habitat and Distribution

    • More commonly found in freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes
    • Native to eastern and central North America

    Reproductive Behavior

    • Spawning season typically occurs in late spring and early summer
    • Males construct nests in underwater structures, such as logs or rocks
    • Females deposit eggs into the nests, which are then fertilized by the males

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